He has won many awards over the last twenty years of his musical career. First prize "Ellisbridge Jaycees" in 1980, ABVP in 1984, Begum Akhtar award in 1987 as best ghazal singer, etc. Nayan has travelled extensively to East Africa, UK, USA, France, Middle East for solo performances.

Various albums of his have been released by T-Rax Co., T-Series, with Anup Jalota also performing with him. Nayan also has accompanied well known singers on the harmonium and the tabla at various concerts.